Overview
ISO 3835-3:1980 establishes a third list of the most frequent terms used in the field of equipment for vine cultivation and winemaking, providing concise English and French entries with definitions. Developed by ISO/TC 23 (Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry) and approved by multiple member bodies, this vocabulary supports consistent terminology across design, operation and procurement of vine‑viti and vinification equipment. Some definitions are illustrated by drawings included for information only.
Key benefits: clearer communication, consistent documentation, improved specification and procurement, and enhanced training and translation accuracy.
Key Topics
- Bilingual vocabulary (English/French): Terms are presented with definitions in both languages to support international use and cross-border trade.
- Common winemaking terms: The standard includes entries such as must (crude must), clear must, crude wine, and clear wine, reflecting typical product states during vinification.
- Equipment terminology: Vocabulary covers machinery and apparatus names like press filter, plate filter, cartridge filter, filteraid filter, wine concentrator, and sulphur doser.
- Processing concepts: Entries address processes and operations such as thermo-vinification, maceration à chaud, and actions like crumbling of pressed materials.
- Illustrative material: Select definitions are accompanied by drawings to clarify component layout or function; illustrations are provided for guidance only.
Applications
ISO 3835-3:1980 is practical for professionals and organizations who require standardized terminology in the vine and wine equipment sector:
- Manufacturers and designers: Use consistent terms in equipment specifications, technical manuals and product data sheets.
- Winery operators and viticulturists: Ensure clear communication about process stages (must, wine, marc) and equipment functions during operation and maintenance.
- Procurement and supply chain: Reduce ambiguity in purchase orders and tenders by referencing standardized vocabulary.
- Training and translation: Provide a reliable bilingual glossary for operator training, safety documentation and multilingual labeling.
Related Standards
- The vocabulary was developed under ISO/TC 23 (Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry). Users should consult other parts of the ISO 3835 series and adjacent ISO/TC 23 publications for complementary terminology and specifications in agricultural machinery and vinification equipment.
This concise, bilingual vocabulary supports interoperability across design, manufacturing, and operational activities in vine cultivation and winemaking equipment, promoting clarity and reducing misinterpretation in technical documents and commercial transactions.
